Butanone (MEK) – High-Efficiency Industrial & Laboratory Solvent

Product name: Butanone

Synonyms: Methyl Ethyl Ketone; MEK

CAS: 78-93-3

MF: C4H8O

MW: 72.11


Butanone is a fast-evaporating, colorless liquid ketone with strong solvency for many resins, coatings, and polymers.

It is widely used in paints, inks, adhesives, plastics processing, and cleaning applications as an effective organic solvent.

In laboratories and fine chemical synthesis, MEK serves as a reaction medium and extraction solvent due to its good miscibility and volatility.

Its balance of solvency power and drying speed makes it suitable for processes requiring rapid film formation and residue-free drying.